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Westward Expansion Tri-Fold Brochure Learning Log

Updated: 05 Jun 2023

Demonstrate knowledge of Westward Expansion with an end of unit brochure project.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 2 Pages
Grades: 3 - 6

Curriculum

Social Studies 3.1(C)

Describe how individuals, including Daniel Boone, Christopher Columbus, the Founding Fathers, and Juan de Oñate, have contributed to the expansion of existing communities or to the creation of new communities.
Social Studies 4.2

History. The student understands the causes and effects of European exploration and colonization of Texas. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 4
Social Studies 4.3

History. The student understands the importance of the Texas Revolution, the Republic of Texas, and the annexation of Texas to the United States. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 4
Social Studies 4.4

History. The student understands the political, economic, and social changes in Texas during the last half of the 19th century. The student is expected to: (1) describe the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on Texas; (A) explain...
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 4
Social Studies 5.4

History. The student understands political, economic, and social changes that occurred in the United States during the 19th century. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 5
Social Studies 5.8

Geography. The student understands how people adapt to and modify their environment. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 5
Social Studies 5.9

Economics. The student understands the basic economic patterns of early societies in the United States. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 5

teaching resource

Westward Expansion Tri-Fold Brochure Learning Log

Updated: 05 Jun 2023

Demonstrate knowledge of Westward Expansion with an end of unit brochure project.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 2 Pages
Grades: 3 - 6

Demonstrate knowledge of Westward Expansion with an end of unit brochure project.

Easy Westward Expansion Projects!

Are you finishing up your unit on Westward Expansion? Do you want a culminating activity that isn’t the basic, everyday poster project? We’ve got you covered! Have your students demonstrate their learning with a Westward Expansion Brochure Project!

To use, copy the brochure template front to back. Have students fold their brochure into thirds and complete each section.

Through this activity, students will show their knowledge of American History during the time of the pioneer journey into the American frontier..

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding

A team of dedicated, experienced educators created this resource to support your U.S. History and Westward Expansion lessons.

If you have a mixture of above and below-level learners, check out these suggestions for keeping students on track with the concepts:

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Help students who need help understanding the concepts by providing them with notes to reference, or with read aloud accommodations.

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Curriculum

Social Studies 3.1(C)

Describe how individuals, including Daniel Boone, Christopher Columbus, the Founding Fathers, and Juan de Oñate, have contributed to the expansion of existing communities or to the creation of new communities.
Social Studies 4.2

History. The student understands the causes and effects of European exploration and colonization of Texas. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 4
Social Studies 4.3

History. The student understands the importance of the Texas Revolution, the Republic of Texas, and the annexation of Texas to the United States. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 4
Social Studies 4.4

History. The student understands the political, economic, and social changes in Texas during the last half of the 19th century. The student is expected to: (1) describe the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on Texas; (A) explain...
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 4
Social Studies 5.4

History. The student understands political, economic, and social changes that occurred in the United States during the 19th century. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 5
Social Studies 5.8

Geography. The student understands how people adapt to and modify their environment. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 5
Social Studies 5.9

Economics. The student understands the basic economic patterns of early societies in the United States. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 5

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